In a column in The Hollywood Reporter, Martin Grove writes about the use of DVD’s and the screeners who view them in order to nominate films for the Academy Awards. Mr. Grove says that Academy members need to be able to screen (watch)the films at their own leisure, not just at a formal showing of …read more!

In another list from Forbes Magazine, this time of “Top-Earning Fictional Characters“, Harry Potter is ranked 4th with earnings of $2.8 billion dollars. According to this story from the BBC, to be included on this list,”characters must have debuted in a narrative story on screen, in print or in a videogame.” The top 3 money …read more!

Veritaserum has obtained some pictures of Angelica Mandy, who will portray Fleur Delacour’s younger sister Gabrielle, in the upcoming Goblet of Fire film. These photos are of the actress as she appeared in the recent film Vanity Fair. Click here for the photos. Thanks Pixel!

A few days ago we told you that UK music group Franz Ferdinand may contribute a few songs for the upcoming Goblet of Fire film. As many readers have let us know, in a recent interview with BBC Radio 1 they confirmed their involvement in the film. Ferdinand guitarist Nick McCarthy said: “We were going …read more!

Jamie Waylett (a.k.a Vincent Crabbe) has updated his blog to debunk at least 10 rumors in answer to some emails he receives. Some of them include: “1/ Dan Radcliffe is NOT going out with Emma Watson….or anybody else at the studio! 2/ To my knowledge, none of the cast go on any “chat rooms”…..So do …read more!

Several announcements have been made in regards to guest speakers for the upcoming Harry Potter related conventions taking place next year. Accio UK has added Steve Vander Ark and Elizabeth Kay to their speaker list. Steve Vander Ark is the founder and editor of the Harry Potter Lexicon. Elizabeth Kay is a teacher and author …read more!

Ain’t it Cool News ran an article today that implies French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amelie) was has met with WB to discuss directing OotP: “‘Jeunet told us he had today to met Warner’s officals to talk about’ a little boy who learns magic and flies on a broom” But of course, he said he wasn’t …read more!

Today actor Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore) turns 64. Happy Birthday Michael!

As previously reported, on November 1, Sotheby’s will auction off a minibook signed and personalized by J.K. Rowling to benefit the charity the 999 club. A preview of the book is now available in the November issue of the British magazine Tatler (click here for cover). The J.K. Rowling minibook is one of 30 books …read more!

Miss-Emma.org has posted several scans of the Trio (although these don’t appear to be new – judging by Rupert’s hairstyle, we guess they were taken circa Prisoner of Azkaban filming ;). See their page for other, similiar shots, as well as individual photos of Emma Watson. Thanks to Monique for the link!